£220
A 19th century untested pearl, amethyst and emerald cluster ring, the central untested emerald within a surround of six split pearls with amethyst detail, engraved scroll shoulders leading to conforming engraved shank, locket to reverse, ring size L, 2.4gms
Please note, the piece is unmarked and we have not tested the metal.
Emerald approx 2.9 x 2.6mm
Amethysts approx 2.7 x 1.5mm and 2.3 x 1.5mm
Pearls vary in length/size from approx 2.5 - 3.2mm
Pearls at 2 o'clock and 6 o'clock are of a different hue, more greyish comparably to the creamy hue of the other pearls.
Majority of claws present to the head of the ring, appear low.
Pearl to 2 o'clock is low in setting.
Pearls all show blemishes to surface, commensurate with age (seen with x10 loupe)
Both amethysts are low in setting and are lacking some claws.
Ring would benefit from a clean.
Locket is at fault, with cracks seen (see images)
No obvious repairs/splits to the under bezel.
Shank is thin with rubbing seen to the engraving to the exterior, commensurate with age and wear.
Residue/glue seen to the glass of the locket, may require attention.
Stones show rubbing and nibbles to the facets.
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